I wrote the above list for my nephew who started a new job last week as an analyst. Here's an explanation of each tip adapted for everyday- food for thought, if you are starting a new career, a new job, or just a new day. It's never too late to reach for your dreams or strive to change the world. What are your office hacks? Dream Big. Figure out what you're good at, what you love to do and work at transforming good to great. Never be afraid to say, 'Here's a crazy idea..' and don't let the naysayers get you down. Pick your battles, let the small stuff go and protect your dreams at all costs. As Albert Einstein once said, "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere."
Question: Is it possible to discover game changing ideas in just one day? Answer: Yes, if you have the right people, purpose, process and passion, in one room. You would be amazed what you can do with some time, space, experience, tools and people. This past Sunday, I flew to Halifax to join in on a Barn Raisers’ strategic ideation session for Habitat for Humanity. Full disclosure: I volunteered my time for Habitat for Humanity. The Barn Raisers paid for my Porter flight and Airbnb room. These are the guys who launched The Give Agency. Who would not want to spend a day working with this amazing team?! My approach in life and business, is that you need to give to get, and this experience did
